This Vans store sells all of the company's popular skateboarding gear. In addition to the well-known Vans shoes, they've also got clothes and apparel and surf and snowboard gear.
Tom's Shoes was founded in 2006 by Blake Mycoskie. After a trip to Argentina where he saw many children in need of shoes, he developed a American version of the Argentine alpargata shoe and a mission: to show how together, we can create a better tomorrow by taking compassionate action today. As a result, for every pair of Tom's shoes purchased, the company donates a pair of new shoes to a child in need.
Top to Top is a specialty running store, selling shoes, apparel and running accessories. The highly trained staff is knowledgeable in biomechanics and shoe technology. Customers can receive assistance in finding the right fit for their gait and support category. This individual attention fits the right shoe to the right runner, in order to help achieve running goals and avoid injury. Though the shop specializes in running apparel, it also sells clothing for yoga, tennis and the gym. Many accessories and products are available to aid runners in hydration, energy, visibility, mapping routes, timing and weather conditions. The store has been named one of the best by Runner's World and participates in many local running events. On Wednesday nights at 6:30pm, Top to Top hosts a running club.
Janie and Jack is a cute clothing store for children, both boys and girls. They are owned by Jamboree but are a bit more high end then some of the other stores. They have adorable outfits for kids targeting the newborn to eight-year-old population. They have separate lines for all the seasons and even for special events like birthday parties and high tea. The employees at Janie and Jack are very friendly and can help you find anything you need. They pride themselves on excellent customer service and try to give every person that comes in the attention that they deserve. This is an excellent place to come for children's gifts, as the styles are unique and made from quality materials.
Angelo Shoe Repair has been in business in Santa Monica since 1975. With over 30 years under his belt, Angelo's has a long list of loyal customers. As a local favorite, Angelo boasts that he no longer needs to pay for advertising. His specialties include shoe stretching, shoe shine and general repair, for footwear, purses, hats and jackets. His turn over rate is anywhere between 1-4 days. Leather accessory cleaning is also available at this location.
Berry Lee Shoes on Main Street offers various lines of "comfort" shoes for women. For 16 years, the shop has specialized in stylish, comfortable shoes for troubled feet. It carries many well known shoe brands like MBT, Dansko and Noat. Fashionable handbags, sun hats and scarves are also available for purchase.
This is one of three stores in the Los Angeles area exclusively selling New Balance athletic shoes and apparel. Most shoes are designed for running, with some designs for cross training, walking, hiking, yoga, lacrosse, football, baseball and tennis. The staff here is specially trained to give a professional fit based on size, gait, width, support and motion control needs.
Running accessories are available here, too, including watches, pepper spray, water bottles, and bottle belts. Near the entrance, a table displays information on local running events. New Balance actively supports local running groups and charities, including Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk, Race for the Cure, Team in Training, LA Roadrunners, LA Leggers and several local school running groups. The store will be moving to 26th and Wilshire in the Fall of 2010.
Steve Madden offers a large collection of fun, flirty, and well-designed and tailored footwear for women. The store is located in the middle of the 3rd Street Promenade and offers boots, sandals, wedges, heels, and plenty more for its customers to choose from. The shoes are stacked high on the walls to best utilize the space, and bright colors make it even more inviting. The employees are very friendly and outgoing and free parking is just one street over.
Foot Locker is an athletic footwear and apparel retailer. It offers such brands as Nike, Adidas, Puma and New Balance.
The employees are kind and outgoing, and happy to help customers find their perfect fit. Free parking is available in the community garage.
Coach offers a wealth of handbags, totes, purses, clutches and wallets in their good sized shop within the Santa Monica Place mall. The space is large and open, with their latest designs neatly on display throughout. Some select apparel items are offered as well as fun accessories, but their main draw are their bags and outerwear. The employees are outgoing and kind, with a large amount of knowledge about the high end brand. Valet parking is available in the mall's lot or metered parking is an option on the street.
